United For A More Humane San Diego
Pop the champagne cork – it’s official! Today, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA and the Escondido Humane Society are officially one organization, united for a more humane San Diego county. The name of the combined organization will be the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA with Dr. Gary Weitzman continuing as the President and CEO. “We have been eagerly anticipating this day because we know how combining resources will save more of the most vulnerable animals in our community,” said Weitzman. “Our organizations have been working together to save homeless pets in San Diego County for quite some time but now we can make an even greater impact together.”
“This merger enables us to increase both efficiency and effectiveness, which translates into more animals being saved,” said Sally Costello, Executive Director of Escondido Humane Society. Costello officially begins her new role at San Diego Humane Society today as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. However, she will spend the next six months devoted to smoothly transitioning the two organizations through implementation of integrated practices. “We know there will be some subtle cultural differences but we are all on the same page when it comes to helping the people and animals in San Diego. It’s a very exciting day!”
The shelter location in Escondido will operate as the “San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus,” joining the San Diego Humane Society’s existing San Diego and Oceanside Campuses. The benefits of the merger are many, including:
- More treatable animals’ lives will be saved
- Additional resources to advance animal welfare services
- Increased services for individual pet owners when they are faced with the challenges and difficulties of separating from a beloved pet
Weitzman continues, “We’ve been saving all healthy and treatable animals for several years. Now our focus is on assisting other local animal shelters reduce the number of animals euthanized for medical and behavior reasons in San Diego County. With special veterinary care, time in a foster home, rehabilitation programs and training, these animals can now be saved.”
As organization leadership work collectively to expand programs and services, the current program offerings and community service at both organizations will continue uninterrupted. The animal control contracts managed by the Escondido Humane Society in the cities of San Marcos, Poway and Escondido will remain in place under the new San Diego Humane Society Escondido Campus and will be fulfilled as contracted. For more information, please visit www.sdhumane.org.
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Now just a few months remain before we officially merge. We are working through some paperwork and legal issues but we anticipate becoming one organization by the end of June. We are grateful for the support and encouragement we’ve received along the way. And we thank you for your patience as we travel this journey. We look forward to sharing the results with you this coming year as more animals are rescued, rehabilitated and saved through this merger.
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The Escondido Humane Society is partnering with Rita’s of Escondido, which opened in the El Norte Shopping Center on Tuesday, May 6. Between now and its grand opening in June, Rita’s of Escondido will be gathering donations and hosting fundraisers to raise funds for homeless animals at EHS. Find out more about the Grand Opening and partnership programs at www.facebook.com/RitasofEscondidoElNorte.
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We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Community Outreach team.
Community outreach is an invaluable part of our mission. It helps our animals “reach out” to people outside the shelter environment, increases our visibility and raises public awareness of the lifesaving programs and services here at EHS. If you are passionate about helping animals and enjoy talking to the community, you are the perfect fit for the Outreach Program.
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Paws in the Park is sure to be a howling, tail-wagging good time – for people and their pets! Register online and create your fundraising page today, then join us from 8 a.m. to noon March 30 at Kit Carson Park to raise funding and awareness for homeless animals in our community.
Join thousands of animal lovers just like you Sunday, March 30, at Paws in the Park 2014! Why you? Without you, the Escondido Humane Society could not exist. It is because of people like you that thousands of homeless animals get the lifesaving care they need, and because of you that they find loving forever homes. By registering today, you will make a difference in these animals’ lives. We need your help to change even more animal lives from homeless to loved! Register today to kick off your FUN-draising efforts, then come out to Paws in the Park 2014 on March 30 and be a hero for the animals.
Please note: In order to be counted toward fundraising incentives on event day, online donations must be received by noon Saturday, March 29. Online donations will still gladly be accepted after this time, but they will not be counted toward fundraising incentives. Please call (760) 888-2235 if you have any questions.
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The Escondido Humane Society is the beneficiary of an Open Studio and Garden Tour hosted by Escondido artist Cathy Carey. The Open Studio and Garden Tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 2048 Ridgecrest Place in Escondido. The weekend tour will include food and beverage refreshments, as well as the opportunity to meet the artist and view her work, from oil, pastel and watercolor paintings to hand-painted jewelry. A suggested donation of $10 will go directly to support the Escondido Humane Society, and everyone who donates $10 will receive a $10 off coupon toward any purchase over $50.
For more information, contact (760) 489-9109 or [email protected].
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We are having an exclusive Holiday Jewelry Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the shelter, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted jewelry, including earrings, necklaces and bracelets, will be sold during the event. The artist makes only one of each design, so every piece is unique. A variety of styles are available, and there is a range of price options for all budgets. Every penny from the sale will be donated to the animals at the Escondido Humane Society. Visa, Mastercard, checks and cash will be accepted. For more information, call (760) 888-2235.
